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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.80, 304.31 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.80, 304.31 and 192.28 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.80 : 304.31 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.80/304.31 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.80x = 304.31 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.80x = 58,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,512.73/203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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